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Aleš is a South Slavic and Czech given name derived as a short form of Aleksander, itself from the ancient Greek Alexandros, meaning defender of men, composed of the elements alexein (to defend) and aner (man). The name has been used throughout the Czech and Slovak lands since the medieval period and gained cultural prominence through figures such as the Czech painter Mikoláš Aleš, known for his depictions of Czech history and folklore. It corresponds to the broader European family of Alexander-derived names, including Aleks, Aleksa, and Alexi.